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SAN FRANCISCO--Community members and faith leader's obtainable city officials with a set of charges for rising access to health care, just before the city chooses its trail toward "universal access."

Acting now, faith leaders said, takes benefit of a "window of opportunity" in San Francisco. They insist a plan that covers both defensive and mental health services for people of all ages and income levels. Costs require weighing fairly on users, employers and the city, they say.

They also advise city officials to push for statewide and nationwide solutions.

Months ago, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced a promise to cover all city residents, in spite of their ability to pay, with basic health care access. He created the Universal Healthcare Council and gave it 100 days to expand the idea.

Several city officials attended "Coming Out on healthcare!" at the parishioners Sha'ar Zahav in the city's Mission District on Wed., June 14. Supervisor Bevan Dufty, Julian Potter, Director of Public Policy in the Mayor's Office, and Mitchell Katz, MD, Director of Health at the Dept. of Public Health, vows to follow the congregation's recommendations.